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Thursday, September 18, 2008

14 Amazing Works of Political Graffiti and Street Art from Around the World

When you think of graffiti and street art, politics is probably one of the last things that comes to mind. There seems to be a complete disconnect between the two realms. Knowing this, we here at Jetcomx decided to scour the corners of the internet and come up with the 10 most astounding examples of modern political graffiti. Here’s what we came up with:
14. Barack Obama shakes the hand of America in a piece by Chicago based artist Ray Noland. This was spotted at the Got Next art exhibition in San Francisco.

Barack Obama Hand Shake Graffiti

13. John McCain gets his heart ripped out by the devil himself. This was spotted in downtown Freemont, Washington.

John McCain Satan Heart Rip Graffiti

12. George W. Bush depicted as a true cowboy. Spotted in Sydney, Australia.
George W Bush Cowboy Graffiti

11. Hillary Clinton wears a Barack Obama campaign button on her hat. Found this in New York City.

Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Street Art Graffiti

10. Barack Obama is straight gold.

Barack Obama Gold Graffiti

9. It only seemed natural that these next two graffiti pieces be grouped together as one.

Bush and Sons Family Butchers Since 1989 Graffiti

George W Bush the Butcher

8. John McCain sings “Bomb, bomb, bomb… Bomb Iran” to the tune of the Beach Boys Barbara Ann. This was spotted in the Pearl district of Portland, Oregon.

John McCain Bomb Iran Street Art Graffiti

7. This John McCain piece was found on Olvera Street in Hollywood, California.

John McCain Political Street Art

6. Dick Cheney as Jaba the Hut. Found in Brooklyn, New York City.
Dick Cheney George Bush Jaba the Hut

5. George W. Bush points a gun to his head in a chair. This piece was found in London, England.
George W Bush Graffiti

4. Bill Clinton was always known as a ladies man.

Bill Clinton Pimp Graffiti

3. Barack Obama gives a speech to America on a street corner from Chicago, Illinois.

Barack Obama Microphone Graffiti Street

2. Hillary and Barack put up their dukes. This was spotted in New York City.

Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Boxing Street Art

1. George W. Bush as an old school football player clutching a bomb. This is by Maya and was found in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

George W Bush Football Bomber Graffiti

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